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Katherine is certified in Domestic Animal Sciences and Animal Grooming with primary focus on dogs. She has had her pet canine, Anastasia, for two years now, who is also her ESA service dog. Katherine has written multiple articles about pets and their grooming, and has knowledge on multiple specialty pet grooming products for dogs.

How to Use Pet Treats to Keep Your Dogs Happy

It can be incredibly difficult to keep your dog happy if you work outside of your home or don't have a lot of time...

The Best Puppy Shampoos (Gentle with Neutral pH)

Part of the puppy grooming process is bathing them. Since the skin and coat of young dogs are sensitive, and many dogs may also...

6 Tips for Cutting Your Dog’s Nails at Home

It's time to cut your dog's nails, but you're not sure how to do it. Your dog is fidgety; you've never done this before,...

How to Calm Your Dog Before Grooming

Not all dogs are afraid of the groomer, but many are. Some dogs have so much anxiety about being groomed that they start getting nervous...

Pro Groomer’s Favorite Dog Grooming Products for Home Grooming

When it comes to caring for your dog's health there are a lot of pet products and dog health supplies to choose from. The pet...

The Best Dog Baths for Easier Grooming

Dog bathing is one of the trickiest aspects of grooming. Grooming anxiety is a real issue, and some dogs are better at taking a...

Benefits of Using Waterless Dog Shampoo

If your dog loves water - swimming, bathing, playing - then you are fortunate. Some dogs hate water so much that when it comes to...

Grooming Different Types of Dog Coats

When it comes to grooming different types of dog coats, you have to be mindful of the breeds, skin types, and dog grooming products...

How I Keep My Dog’s Skin and Coat Healthy

I love grooming my dog! But for this love affair to continue, I always try to ensure that her skin and coat are healthy,...

How to Make Bathing a Dog Easier (And Some Unique Tools...

Bathing a dog sounds simple enough at first until you actually get to try it, especially for the first time. There are many things...

Kitten’s Development in the First Six Weeks

Like humans, a kitten's development will make many leaps and bounds during the first six weeks of life. This time period will help shape...

Popular Cat Breeds for Feline Lovers

While some cats have gained popularity due to their appearances in movies, television shows, or positive experiences, here's our choice of 9 of the...

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